ATLANTA -- The country is mourning the loss of 50 people who were killed in a shooting spree in gay Orlando nightclub Pulse early Sunday morning. The mass shooting, which took place during Pride Week, is the most deadly shooting spree in U.S. history.

Across social media, people poured out their tributes to the victims of the shooting.

Prayers out to my hometown of Orlando and all the families/lives affected by this horrendous act!

PHOTOS: Mass shooting at Orlando nightclub

ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 12: Orlando police officers seen outside of Pulse nightclub after a fatal shooting and hostage situation on June 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. The suspect was shot and killed by police after 20 people died and 42 were injured.

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ORLANDO, FL - JUNE 12: Orlando police officers seen outside of Pulse nightclub after a fatal shooting and hostage situation on June 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. The suspect was shot and killed by police after 20 people died and 42 were injured.